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14 Jan

ARE BEANIE CHARMS THE NEXT “IT” ACCESSORY FOR 2022? (NYLON)

Just when we thought we’ve seen it all when it comes to beaded accessories, from phone straps to necklaces, we’re introduced to yet another way to wear this kitschy trend for 2022. Right before the new year on Thursday, Dec. 30, Bella Hadid showed off her OOTD — a sporty, Y2K raver-like ensemble of Adidas, vintage Kenzo, and layered jewelry from Bvlgari, The M Jewelers, Mazza Boutique, and more. But the star of her end-of-the-year ‘fit was the collection of sparkly gems dangling from Hadid’s vibrant knitted beanie, which she also complemented with a multicolored mohair scarf. The names behind the dazzling charms are Canadian jewelry artist Brandon Hurtado Sandler, known for crafting intricate jewelry, like earring cuffs and lip rings, and knitwear designer Lindsay Vrckovnik. The two...
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14 Jan

THESE ‘90S-ERA DESIGNERS ARE GEN Z’S FAVORITE VINTAGE FINDS (NYLON)

As thrifting culture and vintage shopping continue to rise over the past few years, it seems that the future of resale is trending towards a specific set of ‘90s-era designers when it comes to Gen Z, and it’s only expected to go up from here. On Thursday, Jan. 13, The RealReal released its official 2022 Luxury Consignment Report, with data following a year of growing resale adoption by every generation. For many Gen-Z shoppers, ranging in age from 10 to 25 years old and the resale platform’s most rapidly growing demographic, replacing fast fashion items with secondhand staples has become a regular shopping practice. According to The RealReal, Jean Paul Gaultier and Thierry Mugler take the crown as the most sought-after designer names for ‘90s...
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13 Jan

THE NEW GOING-OUT “IT” BAG IS COVERED IN CRYSTALS (NYLON)

As you enter the fall and holiday party season (beyond your Zoom rectangle), it is time to shop for a new going-out bag. While the baguette style has become a go-to for evening plans, the crystal bag, covered in all things sparkly and beaded, packs a glamorous punch. Luxury brands, like Prada, Chanel, and Fendi have been enhancing their classic silhouettes with sequins, rhinestones, and beads, resulting in a KiraKira-inspired revamp. Off the runway, cult-favorite brands, such By Far, Les Petits Joueurs, and Staud, are also taking this glistening embellishment to the next level. By Far’s holographic material elevates its Y2K-style baguette bag, while Staud’s all-over rhinestones bring major disco-ball energy to the mini bag silhouette. Celebrities are welcoming the crystal-bag trend with designer...
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13 Jan

Kick off the New Year in Street Style’s Best Boots (VOGUE)

Mini shearling boots might be the go-to shoe amongst supermodels in the US, but over in Europe, the higher the boot, the better. Instead of opting for comfort, street stylers there are wearing over-the-knee and knee-high styles in faux fur, leather, and fun colors. Pair yours with catsuits, mini skirts, or denim to add some kick to your outfits. Check out the Euro boot camp below and see our Street Style Trend Tracker for more of the best boot looks. Paris, spring 2022 ready-to-wear Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde Copenhagen, spring 2022 ready-to-wear Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde London, spring 2022 ready to wear Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde Paris, spring 2022 ready-to-wear Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde Paris, spring 2022 ready-to-wear Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde Milan, spring 2022 ready-to-wear Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde Paris,...
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13 Jan

Take a Trip into Kanye West’s Mind With His New YEEZY Gap Commercial (W Magazine)

After months of anticipation, the YEEZY Gap train is officially moving. On Monday night, ESPN aired the first-ever commercial for the collab, a hauntingly dark and mystical clip set to Kanye West’s Donda track, “Heaven and Hell.” The two-and-a-half minute video features figures walking around a city, all wearing matching black hoodies and sweatpants, with masks covering their entire faces, in a quintessentially West way. The shot jumps to a view of West’s silhouette, rapping in front of a bright light, his own zipped-up mask over his face. As he raps, hundreds of the sweatsuit-clothed figures float around him. The video ends with various shots of what looks to be an uprising, followed by a black screen with the YZY symbol. Of course, the...
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7 Jan

From Squid Game to Supernova: Inside the Whirlwind with Hoyeon Jung (VOGUE)

hen Hoyeon Jung landed in America for the first time in nearly a year, she noticed that something in the air had changed. A kind of charge seemed to hover around the South Korean model turned actor, once known for her incandescent red hair, now famed for her role as a brooding North Korean defector in the Netflix hit Squid Game. She stepped briskly through the LAX terminal to the immigration desk where a delighted officer promptly asked for her autograph. A few days later she sat down to breakfast at the Beverly Hills Hotel, ensconced in a striped banquette, casual in jeans and a blue Henley, dark hair hastily pulled into a low ponytail. No one paid her any mind—this was the...
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7 Jan

12 New Fashion Ideas From the Pre-Fall 2022 Collections (VOGUE)

This pre-fall season is the smallest we’ve covered on Vogue Runway in nearly a decade, with around 100 women’s and men’s collections in total. In the past, our pre-fall coverage has taken our critics around the globe. With Omicron spiking this year, some brands are trying to make the best of a difficult situation; others are on taking the season off. The independent Milan designer Marco Zanini said, “sometimes to carry on with reckless stubbornness is not as smart, wise, or brave as to pause and think.” Even in the best of times, pre-fall has traditionally been a stop-gap season, one that’s more about selling than new ideas. But after two years of pandemic, even the idea of selling clothing has...
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4 Jan

COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES WITH LOUIS VUITTON’S CAPUCINES BAGS (V Magazine)

Louis Vuitton’s iconic Capucines bag gets a 2021 remix this season with the Artycapucine capsule, distinctively redesigned through the eyes of six global artists. Clockwise from the top: Capucines MM bag (in cowhide and patent calfskin leathers) Louis Vuitton Capucines by Gregor Hildebrandt Capucines BB bag (in cowhide and calfskin leathers) Louis Vuitton Capucines by Vik Muniz Capucines MM bag (in cowhide and taurillon leathers) Louis Vuitton Capucines by Donna Huanca ($8,850, available at select Louis Vuitton stores.) Vik Muniz’ reinterpretation brings the bag into a world of colorful clip art; Donna Huanca works in abstract prints, meshing embroidery, printing, and hand-painting into a vibrant swirl of pigment; Huang Yuxing uses detailed brushstrokes to embroider a rainbow river across the bag. As...
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3 Jan

Moody Blooms: Vogue’s Winter Florals Edit Is Here (VOGUE)

Just because the sun sets before five o’clock and temperatures are beginning to drop dramatically doesn’t mean we need to passively accept the gloom. Embracing winter florals during the colder months is an easy way to keep your wardrobe bright and cheerful to offset the season’s inevitable darkness. Moody blooms in darker hues and cozy interior-inspired granny prints are the most popular way to integrate winter florals into your wardrobe. But brands like Acne, 16Arlington, and The Vampire’s Wife are also encouraging brighter, springlike hues when counterbalanced with winter accessories, like cowhide boots and fur hats. Fabrizio Viti’s shearling, daisy-festooned clogs are just the thing. Too much for you? Maybe try incorporating florals into your intimates, like embroidered socks and lingerie or silk pajamas for lounging at home. Going to...
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29 Dec

The Nerdiest High-Fashion Moments of 2021 (W Magazine)

Nerd culture is here to stay, and 2021 proved that high fashion is here to embrace it. It turns out Marc Jacobs and Valentino were ahead of the game when they surprisingly partnered with Animal Crossing last year, because these days, spotting luxury goods in the virtual gaming sphere is becoming par for the course. Gucci and Balenciaga are chief among those letting their freak flags fly, but the storied maisons are hardly alone. See who else got geeky this year, here.   Gucci x The North Face Catches ‘Em All Courtesy of Gucci A year or so into an absurdly belated addiction to Pokémon Go, I can confidently state that absolutely no one thinks it’s cool for an adult to be spinning Poké Stops, battling Team Grunt,...
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